Watching My Sister Become a Mother

The reverence I have for a new mother’s journey has reached new levels, friends. And that’s saying something! My twin sister, the BEARER OF LIFE, has always taken care of me and my heart. She has joined in escapades, forgiven more than she should have had to, and always made me feel seen, safe, and special. Now, as she embarks on the adventure of motherhood, her nurturing spirit shines brighter than ever. I’ve felt such a deep sense of gratitude for the woman she has become. Her strength, her resilience, her capacity for love—have all been amplified. Witnessing Jenny, the shy kid who used to disappear into books and throw laundry at me when she was mad, become this new assertive yet gentle iteration of herself has filled me with awe for our capacity to grow and change. In her, I see the epitome of beauty—the beauty of a woman, the beauty of life, the beauty of love … It knows no bounds.